Daycare+

Daycare+ is a free open-source modification designed for breeding Pokémon in Cobblemon on the Fabric platform. The main advantage is complete server-side implementation: players don't need to install the mod to connect to the server.

When installed on the client side, the mod adds additional conveniences and functions fully in single-player mode or local networks.

Main Features

Intuitive Pasture Breeding

Like other breeding mods, Daycare+ uses pastures as nurseries for Pokémon. However, it features a clear interface: when opening a pasture in breeding mode, a preview screen displays information about parent Pokémon, the effect of held items on the breeding process, and predictions of future offspring characteristics.

No AFK Required System

Pastures produce eggs at regular intervals via a timer. The system's uniqueness lies in the pasture remembering the time of the last update. Upon reloading after a period of inactivity, the number of eggs that should have been produced during that time is automatically calculated and immediately provided to the player.

This means the same result regardless of whether the player is online or offline, whether the pasture is active — completely eliminating the need for AFK waiting.

Egg Incubators

Daycare+ eggs don't hatch in the inventory — special incubator containers are provided for this purpose. Each player can use only one active incubator at a time. Incubators function similarly to Ender chests but are exclusively for eggs.

Different incubator tiers (except gold, which represents separate storage) enhance this Ender-like storage system. Servers can create custom incubator tiers through configuration files and apply them using data components.

Optional Client Installation

Although the mod works entirely on the server, it can also be installed on the client. In this case, Pokémon descriptions in the PC and party display egg group information. Full functionality is also ensured in single-player and local network games.

Fixing Pre-evolution Issues

Known issues with pre-evolution data in Cobblemon that can disrupt breeding mechanics are circumvented using datapack features. Servers can define properties required to obtain correct offspring.

All main Pokémon are already included in the mod's built-in datapack. This feature is particularly useful for special cases like Basculegion and Overqwil, where evolution depends on special forms.

Competitive Breeding

Standard breeding mechanics can be too powerful for server economies. Daycare+ offers an alternative competitive breeding system (available in settings), inspired by Temtem and PokeMMO.

The system limits Pokémon reproduction through a fertility mechanic but in return ensures completely deterministic inheritance of IV characteristics for offspring.

Compatibility

Incubators can convert eggs from other mods into Daycare+ eggs. This feature is disabled by default, but in the future, when official breeding is implemented in Cobblemon, Daycare+ will be able to coexist with it, converting standard Cobblemon eggs.

API for Developers

Daycare+ with fully open source provides an API for easy integration with other mods. Includes convenient functions for mixins, event handling, and data generation.

Using mixins, compatibility methods can be configured to absorb eggs from other mods, simplifying the transition for servers. Additional side mods are required to use this functionality, as the mod itself doesn't convert items independently.